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[Bhumika]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Bhumika , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca  and @Elisa  and we are thrilled to have you join us.

Let's kickstart this thread with a little about us Community Managers:

@Quincy : I'm from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling🚲, playing football⚽, and travelling🌏 . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe. 

@Bhumika :  🌍 I was born in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳 , and shifted to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 last year! 📷 I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. 🌆 When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.

@Paula : I am from Colombia 🇨🇴 and currently living in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance 💃) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries 🌎 and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking 🚲 and hiking 🏔.

@Rebecca : I'm from Cardiff in Wales originally but being a military child and a veterans spouse, I've travelled and lived in a lot of different places in the UK and Europe. I'm an environmentalist 🌿 and like to minimise my impact on the planet 🌎 as well as volunteering in my local community.  I love sea swimming 🌊 yoga on the beach 🧘‍ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! 🙌 

@Elisa : I was born in Italy 🇮🇹 and as a lover of unique experiences—from exploring the streets of Rome🇮🇹 , Paris 🇫🇷, and Toronto 🇨🇦 to appreciating timeless art and cuisine—I'm here to blend the old with the new. 

Now it's your turn! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? And is there something special about the location of your accommodation that you'd like to share?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Warm regards,

Bhumika

[Marcella263]

Well so far I have not been disappointed by my guests🙂! Everyone that I’ve hosted has been absolutely great! I have learned that I need to make regular updates on my listing page and I ask and take suggestions  from my guests and so far I have implemented all suggestions received. 

[Emmanuel1566]

Hi, my name is Emmanuel from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.  My city is a lovely and quiet town with interesting views. It is a historic city with several monument. I believe being here will help with learnings from others here and get more insights on things to look out for around hosting guests. Happy to be here.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Emmanuel1566, 

Welcome to the community! 😊 

The New Brunswick region and your city, Saint John, are stunning. Do you have any favourite spots for walking or hiking in the area? It looks like it would be a great destination for anyone keen to take in the beauty of Nature. 🌟

[Sandra7152]

Hi I’m Sandi

Born and bred in Australia. I love travel and have been a guest in Airbnb’s at different locations home and abroad. While sitting on the studio balcony looking at the waves, I decided to launch our little beach side studio, on Sydney’s northern beaches for  holiday rental and here I am. I like travel, decorating, gardening, cooking and creating.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Sandra7152, 

Welcome, it's a pleasure to have you here with us! I wonder, has being a seasoned guest influenced how you want to operate as a Host? Are there any key things you took away from your own past stays, that you're implementing in your beach side studio? 😊

P.S.: I would love to see a photo of the gorgeous view that inspired you to start hosting! 💡

[Sandra7152]

Good morning 

You may check it out on the platform 

‘studio 8’ Dee Why Beach Sydney Australia 

I encourage feed back from guests with suggestions welcome As living permanently in a property has different demands to holidaying

I reflect on my travels and endeavour to be mindful of guests & their needs away from home

eg supply information re access to car hire, supermarket, pharmacy,

public transport locations near by ect. When you have no car you live differently so a guide to convinces like food delivery services for a late night Pizza is an example 

Personal I like a hot cup of tea or coffee after a long day of travel.  I leave a selection of teas & coffee pods with little milks, dairy & non dairy

I’m not good without coffee in the morning 

Many places have the Pod machines without a pod or milk (which frustrates me) 

I have also left a small snack in my studio Cracker and biscuits 🍪 

and a few laundry detergent pads for the washing machines

And cleaning items eg surface spray and paper towels for spillages 

 As a guest, I am honest and fair with my ratings and reviews if there is a small issue I’ll let the host know via text Also they will then understand my review category ratings all have been gratefully received as were unaware of the problem

Before I launched our property I invited a friend, who travels world wide (and also a host on Airbnb) to stay and test it out the property and supply feed back

i chatted also to other successful hosts i knew on different platforms 

I used the Australian Government Standards & protocols for cleaning hotel/holiday residences, to ensure I was thoroughly cover off on health requirements and COVID 🧼 cleaning 

Our test guest: 

Discovered our ‘new’ shower tap was faulty. Hot & cold water flowed but the temperature was hard to set (either too cold or too hot)   we had it fixed under warranty ✔️

Added and subtracted item per their experience 

I hope this is helpful 🙂

Have a great day 

Sandi

[Ana39150]

Hello everyone!

my name is Ana, I was born and raised in Mexico but have been living in the United States for 38 years. I live in beautiful Southern California. I have been hosting for two years, mainly for people attending festivals in the area, especially the Coachella Fest! I am a retired Paralegal. Going to the beach is one of my passions! Along with reading, cooking and traveling. 
Happy hosting! 
With Love and Gratitude,

Ana 

[Elisa]

Hi @Ana39150 😊, 

Welcome to the community!

We are happy to have you here from Southern California.

I know Coachella, it’s so famous! 😍

Do your guests come for any other festivals in particular as well?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Rizwan32]

Hey All! My Name is Rizwan. Based out of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.  I am a full-time LuxuryTravel Consultant. I plan personalized trips for our clients who like to experience affordable luxury escapes both domestic and international.  I am very new to the Airbnb hosting business and trying to learn:

- How can I  become a local host in Bhopal? 

- How can I remotely host property in India?

- How can I collaborate with other hosts around India or Internationally where I can add beautiful luxury properties to their personalized itineraries? 

The clients I cater to are someone who doesn't want to waste time selecting the property and planning the whole thing, they require someone who can take care of everything from finalizing the itinerary to the cozy Airbnb properties. Hence I thought of asking the community.
 

 Thanks in advance

[Elisa]

Hi @Rizwan32 😊, 

Welcome to the community center!

Thank you for asking all those questions. I suggest that you ask them by starting a new conversation here.

In that way, all Hosts will see it and can try to help you!

Warm regards🌻,

[Jeff3007]

Greetings Yawl ( Southern ), I am from Charleston South Carolina, live in Washington state with my husband of 17 years and 3 fur babies. Pleasure to meet everyone and to network and maybe get some work, now that I am retried. 

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